Information Assurance & Network Security Certificate Prof. Rafael M. Rivera Universidad del Turabo School of Engineering Institute of Telecommunications & Information Technology IT+

Topics Need for state-of-the-art certifiable skills IT+ laboratory facilities and resources Telecommunications lab Operating systems lab Network security lab design Curriculum and topics covered in the Graduate Network Security Certificate Masters degree program in Telecommunications A Center for the Development and Investigation in Information Assurance and Network Security Project Summary

Need for state-of-the-art education & skills The network is the backbone of the modern enterprise The network is vulnerable to a wide variety of security threats Traditional engineering, science and administration Information Systems programs do not deliver in-depth knowledge and skills There is a need to insure that the skills of those in charge of this vital resource are capable of handling security threats and issues.

Telecommunications Lab.

Operating Systems & Telecommunications Labs

Network Security Investigation Configuration

Network Security Certificate Program Overview One Year Program – 4 trimesters 2 classes per trimester (Conference & Lab)  Introduction to Network Security Problems and Principles  Firewalls, Perimeter Protection and VPN´s  Intrusion Detection  Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling  Security in the Windows Environment  Security in the Unix and Linux Environments  Auditing Networks, Procedures and Systems  System Forensics, Investigation and Response

Network Security Core Topics Public and Private Key Cryptography Remote Access Security Virtual Private Networks and IP Security X.509 Certificates Kerberos Key Management Hardware and Software Firewalls Security Planning and Auditing Network Address Translation Immunization and Recovery from Viruses Password Administration Securing Shared Resources

Network Security Benefits Cycle

Focus on Innovation Network Security Technologies Human Resources Development Educational – 1 Year Certificate Program Future Software & Hardware products certifications

Masters of Science in Telecommunications & Networks Systems Administration Core & Specialization Courses (36/45 Credits) Core Courses (17 credits) TCOM507Convergence of Technologies4 credits TCOM506IP Telephony4 credits TCOM505Design and Implementation of Voice Networks4 credits TCOM504Network Analysis and Design4 credits MAIS704Information Technology: Management and Policy3 credits Specialization Courses (19 credits) TCOM501Introduction to Networking3 credits TCOM502Introduction to Local and Wide Area Networks4 credits TCOM503Introduction to TCP/IP4 credits MANA708Information Technology: Project Management3 credits TCOM510Probability and Stochastic Processes for Science and Engineering 3 credits

Network Security Project Summary First steps towards the creation of a unique center for investigation and human resources development in the area of Networking Security Certificate in network security Option in Electrical Engineering Graduate specialized courses Leverages off our existing graduate program in Telecommunications Excellent commercialization potential through Research that could yield new techniques and protocols Possible software product based upon new algorithms Licensing agreements